Physical Restraints June 10, PM SECTION P

Objectives Understand whether or not a device meets the definition of a physical restraint Understand how to code Section P correctly Understand what needs to be on the care plan

DEFINITION Manual method or physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment Attached or adjacent to resident’s body that individual cannot remove easily Which restricts freedom of movement or normal access to one’s body

Section P: Physical Restraint Use not prohibited Must assess resident before using Only to treat resident’s medical symptoms Physician order - type, parameter of use Not use for discipline or staff convenience Care plan – process for systematic and gradual restraint reduction

P0100: Physical Restraints USED IN BED A. Bed rail B. Trunk restraint C. Limb restraint D. Other USED IN CHAIR OR OUT OF BED E. Trunk restraint F. Limb restraint G. Chair prevents rising H. Other

P0100: Physical Restraints Frequency of use of each type: Code 0. Not used: During 7 day look-back or used but did not meet definition Code 1. Used less than daily: Met definition & used < daily Code 2. Used daily: Met definition& used on daily basis during look-back period

Care Plan Considerations If a restraint is being used specify what it is, when it should be released, why it’s being used, and how it is going to be discontinued Best case is not to use any restraints

Questions? I’ll take a few minutes to answer any questions you might have.

Thank you!! Please feel free to contact me at any time Shirley L. Boltz, RN RAI/Education Coordinator